Australia’s faltering T20I batting line-up is set to face an even tougher task over the next week against an elite Indian bowling group boasting three quality spinners and arguably the world’s best T20 quick.

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It was embarrassing watching the Australian Open presentation ceremony to Abraham Ancer at The Lakes yesterday, knowing the first Mexican to win the coveted Stonehaven Cup was banking the princely sum of $US 163,670.

It was embarrassing watching the Australian Open presentation ceremony to Abraham Ancer at The Lakes yesterday, knowing the first Mexican to win the coveted Stonehaven Cup was banking the princely sum of $US 163,670.

In the 2002 film About Schmidt, Jack Nicholson kept a rein on his overworked, latter-career mannerisms, in what was a controlled, subtle performance that contributed to a greatly satisfying commentary on the simultaneous blandness and complexity of small-town, big-country America.

A win is a win, the old adage goes. So on paper, at least, the Wallabies 26-7 victory over Italy, with a four tries to one advantage, looks impressive given the recent run of dismal results for Australia.

Blockbusting centre Samu Kerevi was a standout in the Wallabies 26-7 win over Italy at Padua this morning, but coach Michael Cheika has problems heading towards next weeks clash with England at Twickenham.

Two articles headlined the BBC football website ‘gossip’ column this morning. Like so many others I watch this feed intently, hoping beyond hope that Man United have managed to convince Messi to end his career at Old Trafford.